Go Beyond Asia Blog

From December to April, thousands of pilgrims flock to the cities of Dalhousie and Ratnapura in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, to the base of the of Adams Peak (Sri Pada) and to prepare for the 2,243 meter climb. You'll make the walk at night, trekking for about four hours alongside fellow pilgrims and travellers to watch the magnificent sunrise from the very top. An experience open to all and a highlight of the journey for many of our customers that venture here during this time of year.

Are you going to Asia and looking for a beach or island with a special touch, a bit off the beaten
track, yet with access to comfortable accommodation? Here's our recommendation for three possible locations, in three
different countries, all with a little more personality than the usual.

Get a soft start in the cities of Asia When arriving in an Asian city like Delhi, Bangkok, Hanoi or Beijing, most travellers get a shock. From the noise, the speed, the smells and the intensity of people. Instead of trying…

We often get the question of where to go trekking in Nepal Himalaya. This is our recommendation. An old, worn out Buddhist monastery is still standing at the edge of a cliff. The first, soft morning rays of light illuminates the…

For more than 10 years, one of the most loved experiences in Thailand was our Lake House adventure. In May, this fine hideaway sadly burned down to the ground. It was a shocking day for us and everyone who loved…

One of the most frequently asked questions we get in our Bangkok and Chiang Mai Travel Centres is: "ahmm... tipping in Thailand, how does it work again?" Especially if you're from Scandinavia, tipping is not something that is in the culture. In…

At Go Beyond Asia, we've found a local secret for trekking in Chiang Mai - we know our destinations. We know how enriching it is to travel. We know why we wouldn’t wanna work with anything else. But what do our…

Your best photos of elephants in Thailand's wild nature - and happy smiling travellers. That make us smile, and we are sure it'll make you smile, too! That's why we've collected some of your best photos of elephants in Thailand…